Miller Field (Staten Island)
Park Historic Staten Island park and former coastal airfield
Miller Field on Staten Island is a former military airfield turned public park with athletic fields, historic hangars and waterfront paths; visitors play sports, attend events or walk the shoreline near New York Harbor.
Miller Field is a public park on Staten Island, New York, located on the borough’s shoreline overlooking Lower New York Bay. The site was formerly a U.S. Army airfield and military facility and is now used for recreation and historic interpretation.
The park retains elements of its military and aviation past alongside open lawns, athletic fields and event spaces used by the local community. Interpretive signage and preserved structures reflect the site’s 20th-century history as a military airfield.
The field was developed for military aviation in the early 20th century and later transitioned to parkland as military uses declined. It has been incorporated into broader regional park management while serving Staten Island residents for recreation.
Miller Field sits on Staten Island’s waterfront, facing Lower New York Bay and near other historic military sites on the island’s coast.
- Historic park: The site preserves early 20th-century military aviation facilities and open athletic fields and is managed as public parkland with seasonal community events.
Tips for Visiting Miller Field (Staten Island) #
- Miller Field is managed as part of the Gateway National Recreation Area-check the National Park Service page for current access details, hours and any closures before you go.
- Plan an early‑week visit to avoid the higher local weekend usage; the open grasslands and shoreline offer good views of New York Harbor and are typically quieter on weekdays.
- Many visitors overlook the site's historic military features and interpretive signage-look for plaques and displays that explain the field's former role as an airfield and naval facility.
Best Time to Visit Miller Field (Staten Island) #
For Miller Field on Staten Island, plan visits in late spring through early autumn for the most comfortable weather; expect higher visitor numbers on weekends.
Weather & Climate near Miller Field (Staten Island) #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1203 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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